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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Distributor Hold-down Bolt And Clamp?

This is the 4.9L Distributor Hold-down Bolt And Clamp right? If so why the hell wont it come loose, if not....oops, can some point out the right bolt?

 

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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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nvm lol stupid question, man it was hell looseing that thing
 
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Takes a special wrench !
 
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 11:07 PM
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On our 351W, I have to use 1/2" crowfoot wrench with a long extension bar and ratchet. I have also purchased a distributor wrench but I just don't have clearance to rotate it. The crowfoot wrench allows me to remove, loosen, tighten the distributor hold-down bolt.
 
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I used a long extention and 1/2 inch socket too
 
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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Thanks guys I used a 1/2" .Perhaps you will be able to help me with my next problem https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=233369

Mighty nice truck you got there alabama
 

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